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New to Archery

Before joining any archery club, you must complete a beginner’s course.

Our next course dates:

Due to coronavirus our next course will not be until 2021.

Archery Beginners Course (basic safety skills)

What will the course involve?

9 hours of training split over several sessions

Training and support from qualified coaches who will teach basic safety skills including the setting up of a club bow, what to do and what not to do, scoring, and different bow styles

By the end of the course we expect you to be shooting independently under observation at 20 yards

Upon completing the course you will receive a certificate that allows you to join any archery club.

What do I need to bring/wear?

All archery equipment is provided

Please wear clothes that are close fitting on the arms and torso, tie back dangling hair, remove dangling jewellery, and do not wear open toe shoes

Some courses are held outdoors so bring appropriate clothing and a bottle of water

What if I want to join the club?

At Fosse Company of Archers, we allow our new members to hire the club bows for up to 3 months or until the next course, whichever is less. There is a small fee each time they are used in addition to shooting fees (senior bow hire: £1, junior: 50p per session).

After completing your beginners course if you want to join the club, the fees are broken down below and can be explained by the membership secretary.